Even if you’re not “vegan,” if you’re juggling food allergies, it’s nice to have a recipe that avoids common allergens such as eggs and dairy.  (Plus, it’s a frugal option if you’re missing these staple items in your fridge!)

We make this recipe often for our coffeehouse and other guests with special dietary needs,

Continue reading One-Bowl Vegan Brownies

I have a couple days of “on the road” food planned again, as we have some appointments this week, along with using some pantry staples before I put in our co-op order.

Day
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Other

Sun 3/4
Omelets, Toast, Oranges
Popcorn, Cheese Slices, Carrot Sticks
Homemade Pizza, Green Salad
To Do: Soak Beans

Mon 3/5
German Apple Pancake, Homemade Yogurt
Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Oranges
Bean & Rice Burritos,

Continue reading Menu Plan {3.4-10}

The snow is falling here again, so I have some warm meals planned. I may stash a few more leftovers in the freezer, too!

Day
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Other

Sun 2/26
Cheese Omelets, Toast
Popcorn, Ants on a Log, Oranges
Slow Cooker Baked Potato Soup, Salad

Mon 2/27
Cinnamon Roll Pancakes, Eggs
Salmon Melts with Tomatoes, Oranges
Lentil Gratin, Brown Rice

Tue 2/28
Pumpkin Waffles, Homemade Yogurt
Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Oranges
Tacos, Raw

Continue reading Menu Plan {2.26-3.3}

Post by Contributing Writer, Stacy

When we think about lavender, cooking and baking does not often spring to mind.  Instead it makes us dream of nice long baths, soothing scrubs, or stuffed pillows to help us rest and relax.

Lavender is often reserved for homemade body care products, but this herb can add interesting flavor, texture

Continue reading Culinary Uses for Lavender

As I get ready for the arrival of our third baby, I’ve been stocking up some meals in the freezer to simplify the mealtimes of those early days. I’ve received some inquiries asking what I’m preparing, so here is a glimpse into my freezer so far:

Main Dishes

Chili for a Crowd (frozen flat in freezer bags and

Continue reading What’s In My Freezer

I’m working some leftovers into our meals this week, and “rationing” out our children’s favorite peanut butter by planning some varied lunches. (Did anyone else notice the price of peanut butter increasing?)

Day
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Other

Sun 2/19
Omelets, Muffins
Popcorn, Cheese Slices, Oranges
Chef Salad, Bread

Mon 2/20
Waffles, Homemade Yogurt
Egg Sandwiches, Oranges
Chicken Cacciatore (from The Good Neighbor Cookbook), Crockpot Mashed Potatoes, Green Salad
To Do:

Continue reading Menu Plan {2.19-25}

This week’s menu includes a few “finger food” meals for traveling, as well as simple meals for serving a crowd. We have a busy week ahead of us!

Day
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Other

Sun 2/12
Omelets, Muffins
Church Potluck- take chicken soup
Homemade Pizza, Green Salad
To Do: Soak Beans

Mon 2/13
Pumpkin Waffles, Homemade Yogurt
Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Apples
Salsa Black Bean Soup, Raw Veggies, Hard Boiled Eggs
To Do:

Continue reading Menu Plan {2.12-18}

Some basic favorites are on the menu this week. As I can, I’ve been doing some extra baking as well as doubling meals to stock the freezer. (Last week, bananas and peppers were on sale, so I baked up loaves of banana bread and chopped up bags of peppers for fajitas.)

Day
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Other

Sun 2/5
Omelets, Toast
Finger Foods (Meat, Cheese,

Continue reading Menu Plan {2.5-11}

Day
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Other

Sun 1/29
Omelets, Toast
Finger Foods (Ham, Cheese, & Raw Veggies)
Split Pea Soup, Bread, Baked Apples

Mon 1/30
Oven Pancake (from Simply in Season), Homemade Yogurt
Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Apples
Sweet Potato Chicken Curry, Brown Rice, Cabbage Salad

Tue 1/31
Egg Drop Breakfast, Toast
Quesadillas, Oranges
Baked Fish, Ranch Potatoes (use homemade dressing), Cabbage Salad

Wed 2/1
Muffins, Eggs
Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Apples
Church Supper TBA

Thu 2/2
Pumpkin Waffles, Homemade Yogurt
Baked

Continue reading Menu Plan {1.29-2.4}